Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 4MATIC

Key differences

  • Volkswagen Golf GTI is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 6.2 s).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has more power (265 hp vs 224 hp).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has more cargo volume (374 L vs 370 L).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has the lower starting MSRP ($31,290 vs $42,900).
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
2025 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 4MATIC studio car image
Mercedes-Benz
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h6.1 s6.2 s
Top Speed250 km/h250 km/h
Power265 hp224 hp
Torque370 Nm350 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L43 L
Efficiency7 L/100km7.4 L/100km
CO2 Emissions160 g/km169 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,290 mm4,419 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm115 mm
Cargo374 L370 L
Curb Weight1,430 kg1,515 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$31,290$42,900